For Immediate Release: March 22, 2024

HCSO SRO Unit Hosts Arrive Alive Event at Hixson High School

Hamilton County, TN - On Friday, March 22, 2024, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Unit, in conjunction with the administration of Hixson High School, hosted an Arrive Alive Event for students to stress the importance of safe driving habits and the dangers of distracted and impaired driving.

This special event included a vehicle simulation training component sponsored by the Arrive Alive Tour that allowed students to use a real vehicle and virtual reality technology to experience the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The vehicle, stationed on rotating pads, allowed the student to actually turn the steering wheel and enjoy a realistic operation of the vehicle while remaining in a safe environment.

The simulator was provided by the UNITE Corporation as part of their highly successful, Arrive Live Tour, which was designed to heighten awareness of the dangers and consequences of drunk driving, distracted driving and texting while driving.

Organizations or educational institutions who would like to learn more about the Arrive Alive Tour, can visit the program’s website at https://arrivealivetour.com/.

Thank you to HCSO School Resource Deputy John Gamble for his efforts to help organize this unique and special safety event.